Mid-Level Mechanical Engineer/ Designer
At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.
Job Summary:
As a Mid-Level Mechanical Engineer/ Designer, you’ll play a key role in shaping the systems that bring buildings to life. From high-rise hotels and dynamic retail spaces, educational facilities to multi-story residential apartments to you’ll design mechanical HVAC solutions, using Revit, to transform bold ideas into impactful, real-world solutions.
Join us and be part of a dynamic environment where your talent drives success – and where your professional growth is matched by meaningful financial rewards.
General Duties:
- Design Heating, Ventilating & Air Conditioning Systems for various types of facilities
- Produce mechanical design drawings in Revit and AutoCAD
- Perform field investigations
- Coordinate quality control, scheduling, and programming
- Coordinate and communicate information and progress with all three disciplines (mechanical, electrical and plumbing
- Provide construction administration services
Skills:
- Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, MS Office
- Solid understanding of duct design, piping design, air handlers, chiller, and boiler systems
- Experience performing load calculations, equipment selection and design, wet and dry side system design
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills, combined with organizational skills, the ability to plan, balance and prioritize work
- Knowledge of CBC, CMC and CPC codes, DDC controls, Title 24, HAP or Energy Pro
Qualifications:
- Minimum 3 years commercial mechanical HVAC system design experience using Revit
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field is a plus
- PE/EIT AND LEED certification/ experience a plus
Location: Austin, TX - Hybrid
Travel: 5%
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This role is eligible for performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
- Professional development support
For more information, visit our full benefits overview here - Salas O'Brien benefits
More About Us:
Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.
We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.
Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.
Third-Party Agency Notice
Salas O’Brien does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners engaged directly by our Talent Acquisition team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.
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What We Do
Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and technical services firm focused on advancing the human experience through the built environment.
Our team is engineered for impact™, helping clients achieve critical goals, advancing our team members through growth and opportunity, and operating at the center of important global issues, including sustainability and decarbonization.
We are a top firm as ranked by Engineering News-Record and Consulting-Specifying Engineer, and we have appeared for over a decade on the Inc. 5000 list of North America’s fastest-growing private companies.
